Development of Homemade Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements for Children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Date

2021

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Clarissa B. Juanico, RND, PhD

Abstract

Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) is one of the nutrition problems in the Philippines, which affects children from ages 0-59 months. Three homemade lipid based nutrient supplements (LNS) were developed to help manage MAM. The nutrient content of the products was approximated using MenuEval Plus and Food Data Central. A pack of LNS contains around 548-549 kcal per 100 grams. The protein content of the LNS per formulation ranges from 14.5-15.7 g, while the fat content ranges from 36- 36.2 g. Most of the micronutrients reached the specifications required by the World Food Programme. The median of the sensory evaluation results was used to determine the overall score per attribute. Based on the sensory evaluation results, the general acceptability of the products passed the standard score of 7. For the LNS-rice, the texture and the flavor were not highly acceptable. For the LNS-corn grits, the flavor and the sweetness were not highly acceptable. For the LNS-flour, all the attributes were highly acceptable. The products were also subjected to aerobic plate count and yeast and mold count. All the products under both tests resulted in <10 CFU/g. The cost of each formulation ranges from P18.71-P19.71.

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

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